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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,254.08, 228,382.80 and 68,018.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,254.08, 228,382.80 and 68,018.52 is: 102,028.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,254.08 : 228,382.80 = 68,018.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,254.08/228,382.80 = 68,018.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,254.08x = 228,382.80 × 68,018.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,254.08x = 15,534,260,049.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,534,260,049.46/152,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,028.53

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